Senior Global Payroll Specialist (Transformation & Projects)

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden | B Corp is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll across multiple jurisdictions within its expanding international operation. You will own outsourcing relationships, drive process improvements, and shape future payroll strategy for the business.

The role requires strong Excel, stakeholder management, and experience transforming payroll functions. This is a high-visibility opportunity within a growing global team.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and controls.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of multi-country payroll operations.
• Managing outsourced payroll providers and service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Driving payroll process improvements, automation and efficiencies.
• Supporting international payroll expansion projects.
• Partnering with HR, Finance and key stakeholders.
• Developing robust controls, reporting and audit processes.
• Resolving complex payroll queries and escalations.

Skills

Multi-country payroll

Payroll compliance

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Payroll systems

Process improvement

Tools

BrightPay

Megapay

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a growing international organisation during a period of significant expansion.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations across multiple countries, drive process improvements, and play a central role in shaping future payroll strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take on a highly visible role within a growing international organisation where they can influence change, improve processes and contribute to long-term success.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the payroll subject matter expert, you will oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of multi-country payroll operations
• Managing outsourced payroll providers and service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
• Driving payroll process improvements, automation and efficiencies
• Supporting international payroll expansion projects
• Partnering closely with HR, Finance and key stakeholders
• Developing robust controls, reporting and audit processes
• Resolving complex payroll queries and escalations

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Significant payroll experience with exposure to multiple entities
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance and controls
• Experience with BrightPay, Megapay or similar payroll systems
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Experience leading payroll transformation, implementation or continuous improvement initiatives would be highly advantageous